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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $30,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $25,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteCorvette
TrimKoup SXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $46,100
Base Invoice $17,710 $41,260
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system   1,750
3LT Equipment Group   4,505
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system   1,453
3LT Equipment Group   3,739
Options (change) 3,590 6,255
Options (change) 3,127 5,192
Destination 750 850
Total Price $22,940 $53,205
Total Invoice $21,587 $47,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,355
Model Year20122008
ModelForteCorvette
TrimKoup SXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$22,940$53,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$51,675
Total Invoice$21,587$47,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,587$45,942

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122008
ModelForteCorvette
TrimKoup SXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122008
ModelForteCorvette
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length176.4 in174.6 in
Width69.5 in72.6 in
Height55.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft322.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested71524%
Total Not Requested222576%

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